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SUMMARY:Virginia Festival of the Book\, Jamestown: The Truth Revealed
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the 24th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book\, Highland\, the home of President James Monroe\, will host William Kelso\, author of Jamestown: The Truth Revealed\, on Sunday\, March 25 at 1:00 p.m. Kelso\, in conversation with archaeologist and Highland executive director Sara Bon-Harper\, will discuss the extraordinary discoveries he and his collaborators made to locate the site of the original Jamestown colony\, including invaluable recent excavations that have helped to provide a more complete picture of the settlement and its place in history. This event is free and open to the public. \n
URL:http://highland.org/event/virginia-festival-of-the-book-jamestown-the-truth-revealed/
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SUMMARY:Historic Tree Walk at Highland
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday March 30\, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, for a tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland’s trees during this free 90-minute walk at James Monroe’s historic property. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of mature ash\, black walnut\, maples\, oaks\, and other native trees. You will also see a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time! Learn how to identify trees in the fall using their leaves\, bark\, form\, and many other features\, as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nRegister Now \n \n \n
URL:http://highland.org/event/trees-living-history-at-highland-in-the-spring/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC-4:20180407T110000
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SUMMARY:Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
DESCRIPTION:Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Saturday\, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:00 noon (rain or shine)\, with additional activities to follow. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational\, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and spinning demonstrations for the family following the shearing. \nIf the weather is favorable\, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds. Bring your own or choose from our selection of fresh sandwiches at the Museum Shop. \nAdmission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. MONROE’S FARM FRIENDS MEMBERS ARE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE! Tickets are available at the door or online using the link below. \nRegister Now \n\n \nAbout Tom Stanley\nTom Stanley has worked with sheep his entire life\, starting with an orphaned lamb when he was 9 years old. He started shearing his own sheep when he was 14 years old. Today\, Tom is employed by Virginia Tech as an Agriculture Extension Agent based in Rockbridge County and keeps a small flock of 40 breeding sheep that lamb each April. \n
URL:http://highland.org/event/annual-highland-sheep-shearing/
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SUMMARY:Highland Honey and Mead Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, April 19\, from 5:30-7:30pm for the Highland Honey and Mead Tasting. Guests will have a chance to speak with our volunteer beekeepers and sample honey from Highland and around the world! In addition to honey sampling\, Hilltop Berry Farm & Winery and Black Heath Meadery will be offering tastings of their Virginia-made mead. These fine meaderies will also have their craft brews available to purchase! \nAdmission to this event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. While this is a family friendly event\, guests must be 21 or older (bring a valid ID) to participate in the mead tasting or purchase mead. Advanced registration is suggested. \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n
URL:http://highland.org/event/highland-honey-and-mead-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC-4:20180512T100000
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Day at Highland
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 12\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\, for Girl Scout Day at James Monroe’s Highland! Experience arts and crafts outdoors at the home of the Fifth President of the United States. Participate in a historic dance workshop\, painting\, nature photography\, and more. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds after the event. An Outdoor Art Creator or Outdoor Art Explorer badge is included with the program fee. Program is available to Brownies and Juniors. \nGirls MUST attend with an adult (over 18) who stays with them at the event.\n \nProgram Cost: $10 per girl. Free for adult chaperones and tag-a-longs. Pay by check or credit card (call 434-293-8000 for credit card payments). \n \nDownload Registration Form\nCompleted registration forms can be mailed to:\nNancy Stetz\, Education Programs Manager\n2050 James Monroe Parkway\nCharlottesville\, VA 22902 \nOr emailed to: \neducation@highland.org \n
URL:http://highland.org/event/girl-scout-day-at-highland/
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